Debbie Allen, Sen. Warnock and Chris Paul to deliver commencement speeches to metro Atlanta college grads

Raphael Warnock, Debbie Allen and Chris Paul headshots.
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, actress, producer and choreographer Debbie Allen and former NBA player Chris Paul will be the commencement speakers for the graduation ceremonies of Georgia Tech, Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse College, respectively.

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The month of May signals scads of ceremonies and thousands of students walking away with their degrees all across the region. It also attracts influential figures who offer encouragement and advice to graduates moving on to their next chapter.

From a U.S. senator to a multi-Emmy and Golden Globe-winning creative, here are some of the keynote speakers featured at this year’s local ceremonies.

Clark Atlanta University

The HBCU will welcome Emmy Award-winning actress, producer, director and choreographer Debbie Allen as the commencement speaker for the Class of 2026 on May 18.